Day: March 9, 2010

Simon Larbalestier's iconic Pixies album-cover photos to receive U.K. retrospective

Simon Larbalestier’s iconic Pixies album-cover photos to receive U.K. retrospective

Photographer Simon Larbalestier’s iconic Pixies album artwork — created during the college-rock kingpins’ original 1986-1993 run as well as the band’s ongoing reunion — will be the subject of a six-week retrospective at a U.K. art gallery beginning next month.

Beggars preps 'The Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall' 4CD 'Omnibus Edition'

Beggars preps ‘The Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall’ 4CD ‘Omnibus Edition’

Beggars Archive this morning revealed a preliminary tracklist for its upcoming 4CD Omnibus Edition of The Fall’s 1984 album ‘The Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall,’ which is due for release later this year alongside an expanded edition of ‘This Nation’s Saving Grace.’

Social Distortion drummer Atom Willard quits to focus on Angels & Airwaves full time

Social Distortion drummer Atom Willard quits to focus on Angels & Airwaves full time

After just a year behind the kit, Social Distortion announced Monday that drummer Adam ‘Atom’ Willard — who also plays with blink-182’s Tom DeLonge in Angels & Airwaves — is leaving the long-running L.A. punk act.